Product Details

• Actors: Tom Arnold, Judith Blazer, Townsend Coleman, Jim Cummings, Gregg Edelman
• Directors: Buzz Potamkin
• Writers: George Taweel, Lane Raichert, Rob Loos
• Producers: Buzz Potamkin, Lee Dannacher, William R. Kowalchuk
• Format: Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rating: G (General Audience)
• Studio: Sony Pictures
• DVD Release Date: September 19, 2000
• Run Time: 48 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00004VVO4
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #61,792 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "Buster & Chauncey's Silent Night" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
This is a nicely animated musical that's loosely based on the true story of the composition of "Silent Night" in 1818 by Father Joseph Mohr and Choirmaster Franz Gruber. It's Christmas Eve and mouse-icians Buster and Chauncey are on their way to the town of Oberndorf to sing for the Queen. The whole town is a flutter with preparations, so imagine Burghermeister Huffenmeir's distress when the Duke of Raoche and his niece Lady Gretchen arrive a day early. Also newly arrived is Christina, an orphan girl on her way to Vienna in hopes of finding her aunt and uncle. When the Oberndorf treasure is found missing, all clues point to Christina, who steadfastly denies the charge. Father Joseph believes the girl, but it's up to Chauncey and Buster to prove her innocence and apprehend the real thieves. In the end, the Christmas celebration with the Queen is not as lavish as originally planned but proves much more meaningful. The town discovers that the true meaning of Christmas is not fame or fortune but friendship, sharing, and giving, and they celebrate their new wisdom by singing "Silent Night," a Christmas song composed by Father Joseph and Franz on that tumultuous Christmas Eve. This musical is full of compelling songs written by such great musical composers as Stephen Flaherty, Lynn Ahrens, Barry Harman, and Keith Herrmann. Voice talents Phil Hartman, Marie Osmond, and Tom Arnold add much to an already great production. What a wonderful way to communicate the meaning of Christmas. (Ages 3-12) --Tami Horiuchi

Product Description
TWO MOUSE MUSICIANS TRAVEL TO A SMALL AUSTRIAN TOWN WHERE THEY HOPE TO PLAY DURING THE QUEEN'S HOLIDAY VISIT. SPECIAL FEATURES: FULL SCREEN VERSION, 2-CHANNEL DOLBY SURROUND AND STEREO SOUND, LANGUAGES: ENGLISH, FRENCH, SPANISH AND PORTUGUESE, SUBTITLES IN ENGLISH, FRENCH, SPANISH, PORTUGUES, CHINESE, KOREAN AND MORE.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Silent Night, September 29, 2001

By	MARYBETH PARKER (TOLEDO,OHIO) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Buster & Chauncey's Silent Night [VHS] (VHS Tape)

It is a great movie for the Christmas holiday's I bought it my self and I really enjoyed it along with my daughter Amy who is 8 yrs old .

You should have this with your other Christmas movies like I do.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful little story!, June 13, 2002

By	Kerry C. Camp "kcc67" (Texas) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Buster & Chauncey's Silent Night [VHS] (VHS Tape)

My children love this video. They play it, just as most toddlers tend to, over and over. It is truly entertaining and portrays the true meaning of Christmas. The story centers around an orphan by the name of Christina. From a series of misadventures she learns about love and forgiveness. I heartily recommend this to all parents of small children.

2.0 out of 5 stars I'm being kind..., March 2, 2008

By	The Phantom - See all my reviews

There are better offerings out there at this price. The animation is decent and the storyline had potential, but it fails to deliver. The lead characters seem to morph personalities during the course of the cartoon (poor writing).

In other words, there is a reason why you've never seen this during prime time on network TV...